October 02, 2013 07:23 PM CDTOctober 02, 2013 07:23 PM CDTHerm Edwards: Morris Claiborne is making excuses; his job is to play corner ... period

Herm Edwards: Morris Claiborne is making excuses; his job is to play corner ... period

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrance Williams (83) fumbles at the goal line as he is hit by San Diego cornerback Crezdon Butler (2) and tackled by free safety Eric Weddle (32) during their NFL football game in San Diego, CA, on September 29, 2013. San Diego recovered in the end zone and Dallas lost 30-21. (Michael Ainsworth/The Dallas Morning News)

Herm Edwards joined Fitzsimmons and MacMahon on KESN-FM. Here are some highlights.

What is going on with this Cowboys' defense?

Herm Edwards: Well obviously, can't get off the field on third down. They got a couple of turnovers, which they preached, but you gotta get off the field. You know what can help them, too ... it goes back to the offense. When you go back and you keep throwing it and you forget about the run, it becomes, now all of sudden we're out there three or four plays, our defense is back on the field. When your defense is struggling, you gotta go on some long drives just to give them a rest. In this game, it just got away from them.

On Morris Claiborne talking about the scheme being an issue

Herm Edwards: He's making excuses, that's what he's doing. Whether you're in ma n or zone, your job is to play corner. Period. Early in the season, nobody was questioning it; it was fine. It's not about you; it's about what's best for the football team and that's what you have to realize.

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